
Scholes ‘would never make it today’ with ‘production line’ of £100m ‘automatons’ like Anderson
EN 24 January 2026 at 00:00
Paul Scholes reportedly stated that his playing style would not succeed in modern football, contrasting himself with current players he views as expensive 'automatons' costing around £100 million, specifically mentioning Anderson in this comparison. The comment suggests a critique of contemporary player development and the current financial state of the game compared to his playing era.
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